A gay makeup artist who was deported to a notorious mega prison in El Salvador under a wartime law by the Trump administration has been reunited with his family in Venezuela.
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- Andre Romero was released from a prison in El Salvador and reunited with his family.
- Romero was deported from the US with over 200 Venezuelan men, accused of gang affiliation based on tattoos. 29s
- Romero entered the US legally and sought asylum, citing danger as a gay man and political opponent. 54s
- Legal advocates and Venezuelan officials allege the men faced abuse and poor conditions in detention. 1m 43s
- Romero and others were released following a prisoner swap, but concerns remain about their future. 2m 28s